| Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is in the cypress | | | | stability. It can assist in giving the courage for |
| family (Cupressaceae). It is mentioned twice in the | | | | surrendering to God's will that is called for in spiritual |
| Bible | | | | transformation. It is particularly helpful in times of |
| Isaiah 41:19 and- | | | | inner turmoil and transition. |
| "The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the | | | | Cypress is associated with the passing of a soul into |
| cypress, the plane, and the pine, to beautify the | | | | the God's presence, bringing comfort to those left |
| place of my sanctuary; and I will glorify where my | | | | behind. It is a good oil to use with those who are in |
| feet rest." Isaiah 60:13 | | | | sorrow. It offers strength and energetic protection. |
| Ancient Uses were for arthritis, laryngitis, scar tissue, | | | | For emotional healing it is an oil to encourage |
| and for cramps. Assyrians used cypress for its | | | | comfort, change, assertion, understanding, balance, |
| astringent properties to cure hemorrhoids. The Greek | | | | stillness, confidence, inner peace, wisdom, stability, |
| physician Galen (165 A.D.) recommended cypress for | | | | patience, trust, incorruptibility, willpower, and |
| internal bleeding and diarrhea. | | | | straightforwardness. |
| Cypress can be used for wide range of problems: | | | | The main effect of cypress is decongesting for veins |
| arthritis, bronchitis, insomnia, intestinal parasites, | | | | and lymph system. Cypress mixes well with |
| pulmonary infections, rheumatism, spasms, throat | | | | bergamot, clary sage, lemon, lavender, orange, |
| problems and fluid retention. It is a powerful | | | | juniper, pine, marjoram, Roman chamomile, |
| antispasmodic, making it useful for asthma, whooping | | | | sandalwood, rosemary, geranium, eucalyptus, |
| cough and all spasmodic coughs. Its astringent | | | | frankincense, cedarwood, and rosemary. It can be |
| properties make it beneficial for increasing circulation, | | | | massaged along the spine, on the feet, heart and |
| strengthening blood capillaries, controlling hemorrhages | | | | chest. As for safety, it is non-toxic and |
| and nose bleeds, and relieving angina pain and | | | | non-sensitizing. To learn more about Cypress oil and |
| reducing varicose veins. It is also anti-infectious, | | | | other essential oils, consider becoming a certified |
| antibacterial, antimicrobial. Also, it acts as an insect | | | | aromatherapist. Educational courses in healing energy |
| repellent. Found to be emotionally beneficial, it eases | | | | and aromatherapy can help you understand how |
| feelings of loss, promotes feelings of security and | | | | essential oils heal the body/mind/spirit. |
| grounding. This oil conveys a feeling of cohesion and | | | | |